Standing On The Corner

Lyrics:Frank LoesserMusic:Frank Loesser

No connection with the Dead at all. This song (from the musical "The Most Happy Fella") is not to be confused with the Dead song Standing On The Corner.

Standing on the corner, watching all the girls go by
Standing on the corner, watching all the girls go by
Brother you don't know a nicer occupation
Matter of fact, neither do I
Than standing on the corner, watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

I'm the cat that go the cream
Haven't got a girl but I can dream
Haven't got a girl but I can wish
So take me down on Main Street
And that's where I select my imaginary dish

Standing on the corner, watching all the girls go by
Standing on the corner, giving all the girls the eye
Brother if you've got a rich imagination
Give it a whirl, give it a try
Try standing on the corner, watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by

Saturday and I'm so broke
Couldn't buy a girl a nickel coke
Still I'm living like a millionaire
When I take me down on Main Street
And I revue the harem parading for me there

Standing on the corner, watching all the girls go by
Standing on the corner, underneath the springtime sky
Brother you can't go to jail for what you're thinking
Or for the "oooh" look in your eye
You're only standing on the corner, watching all the girls
Watching all the girls, watching all the girls go by